Chinese Mythology of Various Ethnic Groups in China — Tibet (English-Chinese Parallel)

Author: Dong Xiaoping
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Publish Date: 1996-03-01
Features: China had records and interpretations of myths as early as the pre-Qin era over 2,000 years ago. However, the scientific collection and study of them began only after the "May Fourth" Movement at the beginning of the 20th century. The establishment of New China turned the collection and organization of these myths into the people's own endeavor. Especially in the nearly two decades following the reform and opening-up, under the leadership of the Party and government, the nationwide, vigorous compilation of the "Three Great Collections of Folk Literature" (tales, songs, and proverbs) once again conducted an unprecedented survey and cleanup of this vast spiritual and cultural treasure, thereby basically comprehensively and accurately clarifying its overall picture.